Data Integrity & Student Privacy
At ClearFound Language Academy, the protection of your personal information is not just a legal requirement—it is a cornerstone of the trust we build with every student entering our halls in Istanbul or joining our digital classrooms.
This policy outlines our commitment to transparency regarding how we collect, process, and safeguard your data under the frameworks of Turkish KVKK and global privacy standards.
Privacy Assistance
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 business hours.
What information we collect to power your learning journey
Direct Identifiers
Full name, email address, and contact number provided during enrollment on clearfound.site.
Academic Profile
Language proficiency levels, assessment results, and attendance records essential for tracking your progress.
Technical Metadata
IP addresses, browser types, and behavioral patterns used to optimize our digital learning environment and maintain site security.
"Security is not a feature; it is the foundation of our campus. Every byte of student data is encrypted at rest and in transit."
— IT Infrastructure Lead, ClearFound
Our Commitment Matrix
We don't just state our policy; we define the constraints and outcomes of our data strategy.
Local Compliance
Ensuring all data storage remains compliant with the Law on Protection of Personal Data (KVKK) in Turkey.
- Explicit consent recorded for all marketing.
- Right to be forgotten processing.
Zero Third-Party Sales
We never sell your phone number or email to aggressive marketing entities or external brokers.
- Data siloed by department.
- Strict NDAs for all academy staff.
Controlled Archival
Academic records are kept only as long as required for certification validity or legal audit logs.
- Regular database scrubbing.
- Anonymous alumni analytics.
Rights of the Individual
You have the right to request access to the personal data ClearFound Language Academy holds about you. This includes the right to correct any inaccuracies, restrict the processing of your information under certain circumstances, and the right to object to direct marketing.
If you wish to exercise your right to "Data Portability," we can provide your academic history and personal profile in a machine-readable format to facilitate your transition to other institutions or for personal archiving.
Processing for Educational Performance
Why do we need this data? We operate on the basis of "Legitimate Interest" and "Contractual Necessity."
To register you for official language exams (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge) where identity verification is mandatory by the examining body.
To provide personalized feedback and AI-driven learning insights that require historical performance data to function effectively.
To communicate critical schedule changes, campus alerts, or emergency notifications via SMS or email platforms.
Questions?
Our Data Protection Officer is available for deeper inquiries into our Turkish and International compliance standards.
İstiklal Caddesi No: 142, Beyoğlu, 34430 Istanbul, Turkey
Registration Number: TR-034-7722-CLF